Post by MINI on Jun 21, 2011 12:50:15 GMT -5
Witches
Yes, witches exist in the world of Twilight. They are quite a rare breed to find, however. Those witch trials brought them to near extinction, and Salem Witch Trials had been the worst. They aren't extinct yet, however. They look human and are human in a way, but they don't age like humans. They aren't immortal. They do die. They just live a little longer. Eight hundred to one thousand years. There only two covens in existence today, and they do not get along.
The Aging
0-50 = ten and under in appearance
50-100 = early teens
100-600 =mid teens to late-twenties
600+ = 30+
Last 30 years of life somewhere between 800 and 1000 = they age normally so about 60 years old they begin to age like a human would
The Castes
Each witch specializes in a certain area. These areas are called castes, and each one gives the witch a different set of powers. They are distinguished by the talents they wield and a color that their eyes change to when doing strong spells or using their ability. They always have something of this color on them, in their clothes. They are as follows:
On abilities, witches usually only possess one. Leaders have been known to possess three, sometimes even one outside their caste. This is rare so you get permission from an admin (Ash, Wheaty, Hayley or Ryan).
The Birthmark
Due to a spell cast long ago, witches born into a coven possess a birthmark that distinguishes them from others and brands the coven as one. There is only two covens where the spell runs to the point that no longer how long someone leaves the coven and dilutes the blood with humans the birthmark is still present. These are the Wynter Coven and the Lazarus Coven. These two covens also possess the ability to bestow the birthmark onto witches not born into their ranks. Only the leaders can do this but it is always a coven choice.
Covens
Witch Covens are tight nit, like a family. In fact, most of the time that's exactly what they are. Covens tend to like to stick to their bloodline and mostly a matriarch. Males have led but it is a rare thing indeed. The only two covens that is in existence still are Wynter and Lazarus.
Wynter Coven - This is the coven that lives by a moral code of sorts. They harm none if it can be helped. They are the ones verbally and physically against the Pure One and what they stand for. Amberly Wynter is the coven leader. Their birthmark is the celtic heart.
Warrior - Basil/Faith King - Exile
Seer-Taken
OPEN :: Enchantress, , Healer, and Conjurer
Lazarus Coven - The leader of this coven is Carmella Lazarus. They are the very opposite of Wynter, and they....password: they just bring you do.. hate humans. The moral code is screwy at best. They are the ones that help the Pure Ones. Their birthmark is a simple celtic design.
Conjurer - Enchanter - Marshall Dupres - Member
Seer - Nyssa Emmanuel
OPEN :: Healer,warrior,Enchantress
Limitations
For all intents and purposes, witches are human and very much mortal though they can live to the point where it may seem they're as immortal as a vampire (again 800-1000). They don't really have any heightened senses or super strength either. Ammolite is dangerous to them. The rare gemstone can drain their powers if used correctly. Basically it has to either touch the witch or be out in the open in the same vicinity of a witch. Skin contact is the most affective. Depending on the amount of exposure the affects can end up being permanent or even lethal.
Yes, witches exist in the world of Twilight. They are quite a rare breed to find, however. Those witch trials brought them to near extinction, and Salem Witch Trials had been the worst. They aren't extinct yet, however. They look human and are human in a way, but they don't age like humans. They aren't immortal. They do die. They just live a little longer. Eight hundred to one thousand years. There only two covens in existence today, and they do not get along.
The Aging
0-50 = ten and under in appearance
50-100 = early teens
100-600 =mid teens to late-twenties
600+ = 30+
Last 30 years of life somewhere between 800 and 1000 = they age normally so about 60 years old they begin to age like a human would
The Castes
Each witch specializes in a certain area. These areas are called castes, and each one gives the witch a different set of powers. They are distinguished by the talents they wield and a color that their eyes change to when doing strong spells or using their ability. They always have something of this color on them, in their clothes. They are as follows:
- Warrior - A witch that is in the warrior caste specialize in offense. Their powers are that of offensive magic. They are the fighters and therefore are the best to go to for protection. They will all fight tooth and nail to protect themselves or their coven but most won't even consider killing their opponents. Their color is charcoal. A few examples of the abilities they might possess are pyro-kinesis or telekinesis.
- Healer - Healers are pretty self explanatory. They are the ones people go to for a cure-all of sorts, and they can cure just about anything. The only things that are beyond them are death and fatal diseases like the final stages of cancer. Their color is moss green. An example of the powers they might possess is a healing touch or even some sort of force field. Their purpose is to help and protect so that's where their powers are based.
- Enchantress - These witches are the emotional ones. They're best to go to for love potions and spells to help you find your soul mate. Now they can't make love in its truest, but they can help it along. Their color is bittersweet. Some examples of abilities they possess can be anything from empathy to yin-yang manipulation.
- Conjurer - These witches are the handyman of sorts. They are the ones that make things appear out of thin air, but it has to be realistic. They can't conjure a purple elephant or the Sears Tower. They can cast a spell to manifest an African Elephant but that sort of incantation would mean the animal would just be a realistic illusion. To conjure something real or living is much more complicated. Their color is wisteria. An ability they may possess would be something astral projection (conjuring up ones soul form) or manifestation (usually limited manifesting things that are able to be held in your hand.)
- Seerer - The psychics and fortune-tellers. This caste is the one that most look to for advice and insight. This is because they are the ones with the most sight. Their color is true blue. Some examples of abilities they possess post cognition, precognition. All seers have the ability to see the auras of living things.
On abilities, witches usually only possess one. Leaders have been known to possess three, sometimes even one outside their caste. This is rare so you get permission from an admin (Ash, Wheaty, Hayley or Ryan).
The Birthmark
Due to a spell cast long ago, witches born into a coven possess a birthmark that distinguishes them from others and brands the coven as one. There is only two covens where the spell runs to the point that no longer how long someone leaves the coven and dilutes the blood with humans the birthmark is still present. These are the Wynter Coven and the Lazarus Coven. These two covens also possess the ability to bestow the birthmark onto witches not born into their ranks. Only the leaders can do this but it is always a coven choice.
Covens
Witch Covens are tight nit, like a family. In fact, most of the time that's exactly what they are. Covens tend to like to stick to their bloodline and mostly a matriarch. Males have led but it is a rare thing indeed. The only two covens that is in existence still are Wynter and Lazarus.
Wynter Coven - This is the coven that lives by a moral code of sorts. They harm none if it can be helped. They are the ones verbally and physically against the Pure One and what they stand for. Amberly Wynter is the coven leader. Their birthmark is the celtic heart.
Warrior - Basil/Faith King - Exile
Seer-Taken
OPEN :: Enchantress, , Healer, and Conjurer
Lazarus Coven - The leader of this coven is Carmella Lazarus. They are the very opposite of Wynter, and they....password: they just bring you do.. hate humans. The moral code is screwy at best. They are the ones that help the Pure Ones. Their birthmark is a simple celtic design.
Conjurer - Enchanter - Marshall Dupres - Member
Seer - Nyssa Emmanuel
OPEN :: Healer,warrior,Enchantress
Limitations
For all intents and purposes, witches are human and very much mortal though they can live to the point where it may seem they're as immortal as a vampire (again 800-1000). They don't really have any heightened senses or super strength either. Ammolite is dangerous to them. The rare gemstone can drain their powers if used correctly. Basically it has to either touch the witch or be out in the open in the same vicinity of a witch. Skin contact is the most affective. Depending on the amount of exposure the affects can end up being permanent or even lethal.
